David Palmer
Senior Lecturer
School of Arts
Murdoch University
Australia
Biography
As well as being responsible for the Community Development Programme Dave enjoys spending time researching community-based projects throughout WA and other parts of the country. He lives in Perth with his partner and two boys.
Research Interest
Community Development, History of community practice, Community work with Aboriginal Australians, Working with young people, Community cultural development, arts and performance, Working in remote Australia, Conservation heritage, Aboriginal fathering, Community relations in the resources industry, Social values associated with coastal areas, Using digital platforms in work with young people.
Publications
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Buchanan, J. Collard, L. Cumming, I. Palmer, D. Scott, K. Hartley, J. 2016. Dumbart jen jen: first steps. Cultural Science. Vol 9, No 1. p. 22-36.
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Buchanan, J. Collard, L. Cumming, I. Palmer, D. Scott, K. Hartley, J. 2016. Kura koorliny – Introduction: What is the project? Cultural Science. Vol 9, No 1. p. 1-21.
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Collard, L., Bracknell, C. and Palmer, D. 2017. Nyungar of Southwestern Australia and Flinders: A Dialogue on Using Nyungar Intelligence to Better Understand Coastal Exploration. In ab-Original: Journal of Indigenous Studies and First Nations and First People’s Cultures. Vol 1, No 1. p. 1-16.
